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The developments of spring 2026 confirmed one of the central trends in global agricultural policy: leading economies increasingly view agriculture not only as a production sector, but also as a component of economic resilience, food security and strategic autonomy.

Global agricultural markets are entering a period in which competitiveness will be determined not only by production volumes or price, but also by the ability of states and companies to control supply chains, manage risks and ensure quality, traceability and export stability.

Pavlo Koval, Director General of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation (UAC), provided an in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s spring sowing campaign during an interview on Ukrainian Radio. The discussion focused on the impact of abnormal weather conditions, the escalating labor shortage, and diverging forecasts for the upcoming harvest. Below is an extended summary of the key points from the interview.

— Mr. Koval, how have this spring’s weather conditions affected the sowing campaign schedule? How critical is the delay?

In April, Ukraine exported significantly more wheat than in March. According to the State Statistics Service, 1.29 million tons were shipped, compared to 803 thousand tons a month earlier.

Since the beginning of the season, exports have amounted to 11.06 million tons.

As reported by Spike Brokers, April was a month of acceleration after a weaker March, but the overall seasonal dynamics continue to depend on the concentration of demand on individual large importers and price competition from the Black Sea region.

Who buys Ukrainian wheat?

South African farming group Karoo Pistachios is ramping up output to capitalize on surging prices and compete with the world’s biggest producers.

The nuts — used in ice cream and chocolate — climbed to the highest level in almost a decade this month as the conflict in Iran, the world’s second-largest grower, disrupts supplies in an already constrained market.